What is the average electricity rate in Atlanta, Georgia?

The average residential electricity rate in Atlanta is approximately 14.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Atlanta?

Natural gas customers in Atlanta pay an average of $61 per month. The rate is approximately $1.15/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Atlanta, Georgia?

Electricity in Atlanta is distributed by Georgia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Atlanta?

Atlanta natural gas service is provided by Atlanta Gas Light (choose your marketer: Gas South, Constellation, SCANA). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Atlanta electricity rates compare to Georgia averages?

Atlanta's electricity rate of 14.03¢/kWh is below the Georgia state average of 15.84¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Atlanta?

To start electric service in Atlanta, contact Georgia Power. For gas service, contact Atlanta Gas Light (choose your marketer: Gas South, Constellation, SCANA). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Atlanta, Georgia Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

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Electricity Rate

14.03¢/kWh

1.81¢ below the Georgia average

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Natural Gas Rate

$1.15/therm

per therm

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Avg Electric Bill

$139

per month

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Avg Gas Bill

$61

per month

Gas & Electricity in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta residents are served by Georgia Power for electricity and have competitive choice among natural gas marketers on the Atlanta Gas Light distribution network. Gas South and Constellation are popular marketers.

Compared to the Georgia state average of 15.84¢/kWh/kWh, Atlanta's electricity rate of 14.03¢/kWh is 1.81¢ below the Georgia average. As Georgia has a regulated market, your utility is determined by your address.

Electric Utility in Atlanta

Georgia Power

Natural Gas Utility in Atlanta

Atlanta Gas Light (choose your marketer: Gas South, Constellation, SCANA)

Atlanta vs Georgia Energy Rates

Metric	Atlanta	Georgia Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	14.03¢	15.84¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.15	$1.77	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$139	$149	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$61	$58	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Atlanta Residents

As a Georgia city, Atlanta residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Georgia LIHEAP
✅ Weatherization Assistance Program
✅ Georgia Power's Low Income Energy Assistance Fund
✅ Natural Gas Consumer Assistance

Energy-Saving Tips for Atlanta Residents

✓ Run your AC on a "dry" mode or use a standalone dehumidifier — moisture makes heat feel worse.
✓ Clean or replace AC filters monthly during summer to maintain airflow and efficiency.
✓ Consider a mini-split heat pump — it's highly efficient for both cooling and mild-winter heating.
✓ Install Energy Star certified windows to reduce solar heat gain.
✓ Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Atlanta, Georgia

The average residential electricity rate in Atlanta is approximately 14.03¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $139 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Atlanta pay an average of $61 per month. The rate is approximately $1.15/therm per therm.
Electricity in Atlanta is distributed by Georgia Power. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Atlanta natural gas service is provided by Atlanta Gas Light (choose your marketer: Gas South, Constellation, SCANA). Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Atlanta's electricity rate of 14.03¢/kWh is below the Georgia state average of 15.84¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Atlanta, contact Georgia Power. For gas service, contact Atlanta Gas Light (choose your marketer: Gas South, Constellation, SCANA). You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.